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6 gear recommendations for home office and business travel
This column features six equipment and gear recommendations for work travel and home
office use.
Excel’s Dark Mode: A subtle change that makes a big difference
This column takes a look at Microsoft Excel’s
Dark Mode.
AI early adopters pull ahead but face rising risk, global report finds
Most companies committed to AI tools believe they have a strategic advantage, but they also have more risks to consider.
COSO creates audit-ready guidance for governing generative AI
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission’s publication relies on its proven internal control framework to help companies manage AI-related risks.
AI loses ground to pros as taxpayers rethink who should do their taxes
Taxpayers are shifting back toward human tax professionals, with trust in AI for filing slipping across every generation, survey shows.
Can AI actually lead to a heavier workload?
More than 30% of corporate employees in a new survey said AI has increased their workload, nearly double the percentage of employees reporting a workload decrease.
Inside the AICPA’s effort to enhance the skills of early-career CPAs
An AICPA leader joins the JofA podcast to explain the Profession Ready Initiative, a comprehensive effort to strengthen early-career CPA skills. The conversation covers how research, technology trends, and employer feedback will shape the initiative.
Corporate spending accelerating toward AI in 2026
CFOs and finance leaders in a Gartner survey signal increased spending on technology in the coming year, along with lower average pay raises for a third consecutive year.
Lessons in internal control lapses from major fraud cases
Learn how lapses in segregation of duties contributed to two major embezzlement cases highlighted in the latest Eye on Fraud report. This podcast episode breaks down how internal control gaps emerge — and what organizations can do to strengthen oversight and reduce fraud risk.
Agentic AI is handling more finance work — but can CFOs trust it?
Accuracy concerns mean finance leaders still rely on their teams to validate AI outputs, even as agentic AI shows potential to free up more time for strategic work, according to a new report.
Differentiating agentic and generative AI — and more with a Tech Q&A author
Learn why AI’s “confidently wrong” answers can create real risks for CPA firms, and hear practical insights on emerging threats and trends CPAs should watch closely, according to a Technology Q&A co-author.
How AI is transforming the audit — and what it means for CPAs
New AI tools promise to automate a growing number of audit tasks, but the need for human review remains.
Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility
CPAs warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.
AI risks CPAs should know
This article looks at risks around AI, including generative AI — crossing technological, economic, human, and environmental lines.
Create interactive dashboards with Excel PivotCharts and slicers
You can use Excel for creating interactive dashboards using PivotCharts combined with slicers to transform traditional, static reports into dynamic tools.
Accountability the ‘No. 1 thing’ and other reflections from Bill Reeb
Former AICPA Chair Bill Reeb, CPA/CITP, CGMA, shares how he was drawn to becoming a CPA, along with advice on change management and succession planning. Reeb explains how momentum, the ability to face fear, and the prioritization of long‑term vision over short-term efficiency can shape effective leadership.
Fraud and technology: How to handle the double-edged sword
As audit committees get down to business, they face risks related to technology but also can empower their organizations to use technology as a tool to fight fraud.
How AI can improve audit quality and efficiency
The January A&A Focus webcast featured discussions on artificial intelligence in audit, assurance considerations with tariffs, and small firm challenges.
Tom Hood on AI, hybrid work, and other 2026 themes shaping accounting
An AICPA executive explains how finance professionals can adapt to change in an AI-driven world and details the thinking behind the Rise2040 project. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
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